Part-Time Administrator - Brigade Headquarters
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 to £12.71 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Colchester, CO2 7UT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
Summary
PLEASE NOTE - Interviews are taking place Monday 14th September 2026
ONLY - with a follow-up meeting with the military team on
17th September 2026, which can be held via
Microsoft Teams if preferred.
32 hours per week
Mon-Thu: 08:30-16:00 (incl 30min lunch break) / Fri: 08:30-12:30 (no break)
Please note: This is a uniformed post.
£12.71 per hour
Free Car parking
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Job Description:
Are you an organised and detail-focused administrator who enjoys working in a busy office environment? We are looking for a
Part-Time Headquarters Administrator to join our team at
Merville Barracks, Colchester, providing essential administrative and clerical support within a busy operational environment.
The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter who is confident working independently, using their own initiative and managing their workload without requiring a high level of day-to-day supervision.
This is a varied role where you will support the wider team with day-to-day administration, maintain accurate records, coordinate meetings and assist with the preparation and collation of important information and reports.
What You’ll Do:
- Providing general clerical and administrative support to the team.
- Drafting routine correspondence and documents as required.
- Collating and managing returns, statistics and other information, ensuring these are completed accurately and within deadlines.
- Providing day-to-day office support and responding to routine telephone enquiries.
- Acting as a point of contact for queries and ensuring these are resolved or passed to the appropriate person.
- Coordinating and arranging meetings and interviews.
- Preparing meeting rooms and facilities, including arranging stationery, materials and refreshments.
- Supporting meetings as required, including taking minutes and ensuring rooms are cleared afterwards.
- Notifying attendees of meetings in advance.
- Producing clear and accurate meeting minutes for review within three business days.
- Maintaining excellent relationships with colleagues, customers and clients.
- Supporting the team with other reasonable administrative duties as required.
What You Bring:
- Previous administrative experience, ideally gained within a busy office environment.
- Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your workload.
- Ability to work accurately and meet tight deadlines.
- A professional and approachable manner.
- 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent), or NVQ Business Administration Level 2.
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification.
- Previous experience or knowledge of military IT systems.
- An understanding of, or experience working within, a military environment.
What we offer:
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
- Career development opportunities within Sodexo
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
Join us and be part of a companythat values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications